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2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 - Property report

Also known as: 2557 Benson Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1955

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$440,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
2557 Benson Avenue
Alternate address(es)
2557 Garage Benson Ave
ZIP code
11214
Neighborhood
Gravesend
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
06869-0006

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
1,872
Building dimensions
18 ft x 32 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1955
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
05/07/2004
Sale price
$440,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,769
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Benson Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,800

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
94 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
69 /100.  Bikeable
School district
21
Community district
11
Closest police station
0.94 Miles
Closest fire station
0.24 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/07/2004 $440,000 XXX, XXX XXX XXX, XXX XXX XXX XXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/17/2021 - R
03/15/2021 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021031600483001)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/12/2008 - R
01/25/2008 - D		 Agreement
(2008031001560002)		 XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
03/12/2008 - R
01/25/2008 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2008031001560001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
08/16/2004 - R
07/16/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004071601994001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
08/04/2004 - R
05/07/2004 - D		 Mortgage
(2004051201225003)		 XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/04/2004 - R
05/07/2004 - D		 Deed, Other
(2004051201225001)		 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
04/05/2004 - R
02/03/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004021201917001)
03/31/2004 - R
12/23/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2004020600564001)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
07/10/2003 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003062000106001)		 XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/04/2004 - R
04/18/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004051201225002)		 XXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$8,769
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,250,000
Assessed value
$75,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,138,000 $68,280 $43,373 19.843% $8,607 $8,607 -1.20%
2024/25 $1,073,000 $64,380 $43,373 20.085% $8,711 $8,711 +4.83%
2023/24 $1,093,000 $65,580 $41,374 20.085% $8,310 $8,310 +4.82%
2022/23 $1,064,000 $63,840 $39,035 20.309% $7,928 $7,928 +7.83%
2021/22 $960,000 $57,600 $36,826 19.963% $7,352 $7,352 -3.35%
2020/21 $953,000 $57,180 $36,144 21.045% $7,607 $7,607 -0.58%
2019/20 $892,000 $53,520 $36,144 21.167% $7,651 $7,651 +6.07%
2018/19 $984,000 $59,040 $34,478 20.919% $7,212 $7,212 +8.77%
2017/18 $898,000 $53,880 $32,529 20.385% $6,631 $6,631 +8.09%
2016/17 $678,000 $40,680 $30,688 19.991% $6,135 $6,135 +4.16%
Permits

Permit information for 2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
11/14/2024 I
11/13/2024 C
11/13/2024 C

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
0.2

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
25th Ave & 86th St at SE Corner
Station lines
D
Distance (miles)
0.166
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 586 0.55
P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 586 0.55
P.S. 101 the Verrazano 8 No Public PK, K-5 1,057 0.29
P.S. 101 the Verrazano 8 No Public PK, K-5 1,057 0.29
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc NR No Private PK-12 494 0.30
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc NR No Private PK-12 494 0.30
Gesher Yehuda NR No Private K-12 67 0.30
Hebrew Language Academy Charter 2 6 No Charter PK, K-5 319 0.38
Hebrew Language Academy Charter 2 6 No Charter PK, K-5 319 0.38
P.S. 97 The Highlawn 8 No Public PK, K-5 849 0.40
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro 7 Yes Public 6-8 1,164 0.37
Kingsborough Early College School 7 No Public 6-12 743 0.12
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc NR No Private PK-12 494 0.30
Gesher Yehuda NR No Private K-12 67 0.30
St Peter Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 219 0.45
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center NR No Public K-3, 5-7, 9-12 454 0.54
Is 228 David A Boody 7 No Public 6-8 1,551 0.64
P.S. 95 The Gravesend 7 No Public K-8 940 0.64
Big Apple Academy NR No Private TK-8 888 0.72
Sts. Simon & Jude Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.72
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
High School Of Sports Management 2 No Public 9-12 338 0.12
Life Academy High School For Film And Music 4 No Public 9-12 251 0.12
Leaders High School 6 No Public 9-12 372 0.12
Kingsborough Early College School 7 No Public 6-12 743 0.12
International High School At Lafayette 2 No Public 9-12 353 0.12
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc NR No Private PK-12 494 0.30
Gesher Yehuda NR No Private K-12 67 0.30
P.S. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center NR No Public K-3, 5-7, 9-12 454 0.54
John Dewey High School 4 No Public 9-12 2,150 0.60
East Academy of Science & Technology NR No Private 9-12 34 0.68

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Neighbors for 2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

59 Bay 41 St, Brooklyn 2567 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 2549 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 2569 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 70 Bay 41 St, Brooklyn 2555 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 2551 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 2571 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 72 Bay 41 St, Brooklyn 64 Bay 41 St, Brooklyn 53 Bay 41 St, Brooklyn 62 Bay 41 St, Brooklyn 69 Bay 41 St, Brooklyn 71 Bay 41 St, Brooklyn 57 Bay 41 St, Brooklyn 2561 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 2563 Benson Ave, Brooklyn 60 Bay 41 St, Brooklyn 65 Bay 41 St, Brooklyn 61 Bay 41 St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11224, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The development at 2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 has a total of 1,872 square feet.

When was 2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 last sold and what was the sale price?

2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 was last sold on 05/07/2004 for $440,000.

What is the assessed value of 2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is currently assessed at $75,000.

What are the property taxes for 2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214?

The property taxes for 2557 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 total $8,768.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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